PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pudzianowski
vs
Miyaguchi

185 cm
27
205 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

180 cm
27
222 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Rōnin
Rōnin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryo Miyaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyaguchi looks to land a left hand but Pudzianowski moved out of range nicely.
Pudzianowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyaguchi tries to clinch but Pudzianowski moves out of range.
Pudzianowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miyaguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pudzianowski.
Nice takedown defense from Miyaguchi. No joy for Pudzianowski on that attempt.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyaguchi is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Miyaguchi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryo Miyaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyaguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pudzianowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyaguchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pudzianowski under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miyaguchi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pudzianowski eats them both and turns towards Miyaguchi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pudzianowski throws an overhand right that lands on Miyaguchi's shoulder, as Miyaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Pudzianowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyaguchi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Miyaguchi tries to bum rush Pudzianowski with a series of wild strikes but Pudzianowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Pudzianowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyaguchi avoids it really well and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pudzianowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pudzianowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski in side control, throwing shots but Miyaguchi defends.
Pudzianowski misses with the ground and pound.
Miyaguchi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Pudzianowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miyaguchi is looking to reverse the position.
Pudzianowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Miyaguchi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pudzianowski's best efforts.
Miyaguchi is looking for a sweep. Pudzianowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pudzianowski slips a nice elbow through Miyaguchi's hands, connecting with Miyaguchi's forehead.
Miyaguchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miyaguchi wants to improve his position but Pudzianowski is controlling well.
Miyaguchi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Miyaguchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski thows a huge punch but Miyaguchi dodges it nicely.
Pudzianowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyaguchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pudzianowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miyaguchi wants to get back to full guard but Pudzianowski has mounted him!
Pudzianowski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pudzianowski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miyaguchi because Pudzianowski loaded up on that one.
Miyaguchi wants to hold on but Pudzianowski pushes him away.
Pudzianowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miyaguchi?

Miyaguchi is rocked!
Pudzianowski scoring with strikes but Miyaguchi is staying in there.
Miyaguchi is still in real trouble! Can Pudzianowski finish him?
Miyaguchi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pudzianowski wants to control the pace but Miyaguchi is squirming around nicely.
Miyaguchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Pudzianowski working Miyaguchi over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Miyaguchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pudzianowski counters with a big right hand! Oh Miyaguchi is in trouble here! Pudzianowski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzianowski!